Reverend Steve Mensah has called on Christians to demonstrate their faith through practical acts of kindness and humanitarian support, stressing that preaching alone is not enough to address the needs of vulnerable people in society.
He said the Christian faith must be expressed through tangible actions that improve lives, particularly those of the poor, children in deprived communities and persons with disabilities.
Speaking in an interview, Rev. Mensah said his commitment to humanitarian work was inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ in Matthew 25:34–40, which emphasise caring for the hungry, thirsty, naked and strangers.
According to him, Christians must demonstrate their love for God by responding to the physical and material needs of people, rather than limiting their ministry to words.
He expressed concern about the difficult living conditions of children in remote communities, noting that some lack basic necessities such as buckets for bathing and mattresses to sleep on.
Rev. Mensah said such conditions affect the health, dignity and general well-being of vulnerable children, making it necessary for individuals, churches and organisations to provide meaningful assistance.
He argued that telling a hungry or suffering person that Jesus loves them without addressing their immediate needs does not fully demonstrate Christian compassion.
“Faith must be demonstrated through deeds and truth,” he emphasised, underscoring the importance of translating biblical teachings into practical interventions.
The clergyman advocated a form of evangelism that combines the preaching of the Gospel with humanitarian initiatives, including the provision of essential supplies, medical care and other forms of social support.
He maintained that acts of service offer a practical demonstration of Christian love and can help restore hope and dignity to people facing hardship.
Rev. Mensah’s position highlights the need for churches and Christian leaders to expand their social interventions and ensure that their ministries respond to the everyday challenges confronting disadvantaged communities.
He believes that when Christians address the material and physical needs of people alongside their spiritual needs, they give greater meaning to the message of the Gospel.
